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The history of the term COPDOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
COPD is largely preventable but is expensive to treat. Under-recognition and Under-diagnosis of COPD still affect the accuracy of mortality data. However it is clear that COPD is one of the most important causes of death in most countries. A newer projection estimated COPD will be the fourth leading cause of death in 2035. Most of the studied cases were males (84%), only (16%) were females, the mean age was 56.88±13.76 yrs. and the mean BMI was 56.88±13.76 Kg/m2. Most of COPD patients came from rural areas (70%) while (30%) came from urban areas; most of the patients had poor housing (78%). Most of the patients had family size ≥5 (78%). Most of studied cases were low educated and Most of them were blue collar either skilled or non-skilled (56%). The majority of the patients in this study were smokers (86 %).
(36%) of the studied cases became improved while (34%) was stationary and (30%) deteriorated.